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Originally Posted by borked
Yup, evolution of our abilities could also apply - survival of the fittest and all that; just makes the human race damn resiliant. Infertility? No problem, we will adapt. But to mass-introduce species artificially puts non-natural strain on those that were already there. As does genetic modification. Stick in forest clearing for our lovely hardwood sideboards in there as well - damn stoopid wildlife need to adapt more quickly to their changing environment I 'spose.
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No, I wouldn't say the human race is resiliant...and no, evolution doesn't mean adaptation. In fact, the term 'survival of the fittest' really has no place in evolutionary theory and is often the basis for misunderstanding the basics of evolution. Evolution supports the idea that the environment dictates what strains of species thrive and which die. 'Fittest' features are not made to order. They don't develop AFTER the environment changes, but rather, they existed long before they were needed. So no, adapting to ones enviroment is NOT a part of evolution. *shrugs*
As for the second part of your post, I've already addressed it...please re-read what I said above.